OE Quality: Key Takeaways

Car manufacturers pick their preferred type of stock brake pads based on a number of fundamentals. Quality friction products are at the very core of a carefully balanced braking system. From powerful stopping ability and minimal wear to noise and dust reduction to: if a vehicle’s braking system is not designed around it, it can be too loud, produce a lot of dust or even wear off more quickly. That’s exactly why ensuring a seamless fit is necessary for an optimal performance on the road at all times: whether you go for OE brake pads or any other aftermarket product. 

While OE brake pads are engineered to meet the high level of performance for 50,000 miles of stops, aftermarket brake pads come in a wide range of compounds, perfectly suited to meet model-specific requirements that pop up depending on the unique car you’re driving. Whether that’s clean, quiet stops, impeccable stopping power, an extra long pad life or  simply all of the above. Ultimately, finding the right part for your vehicle comes down to your own personal preference. Make a list of your brake pad must-haves, and get started! Need some insider tips? We’ve summed up our essentials here. 

OE Brake Pad Pros

• Finding the right parts is simple due to dedicated product number
• Allow for softer, quieter braking performance
• Work fluidly upon immediate driving and in cold weather 
• Cause less wear on brake rotors than most performance aftermarket pads

Aftermarket Brake Pad Pros 

• OE quality pads meet same requirements as Original Equipment parts 
• Widely available compounds to tailor to your specific needs 
• Less prone to brake fade when used with high-performance brake fluid 
• Provide consistent pedal feel and pedal modulation 

When choosing your friction products, be sure to choose parts that meet OE standards. OE quality friction products achieve optimal friction due to the OE specifications they are made to answer. Stringent metallurgical tests assure they perform optimally, even in the most extreme situations. This also means OE quality aftermarket parts can measure themselves against other Original Equipment products on the market. OE is a long-standing quality label, it’s a real benchmark amongst many of the world's manufacturers of cars, vans, trucks, trailers and buses. 

Every single one of our products contains qualities that make it the preferred choice for driving safely and comfortable on the road. To be sure you're holding an official Ferodo® product in your hands, read the unique Ferodo® formula on any aftermarket or OEM brake pad to check its validity. 

Because Ferodo® parts are either Original Equipment or OE quality compliant, they bring added safety, reliability and quality with them. This also means Ferodo® is the official OE partner of 100 top-selling cars on the automotive market. Many of our braking products are even specifically developed and selected for the vehicle manufacturers themselves. With 14 production facilities worldwide producing over 40 million brake pad pieces globally each year, it's safe to say we've got you covered with top of the line materials, well-trusted around the globe.

Easy fitment 

• Our leading range for the European Car Parc
• With the same mounting accessories in the box as the OE set, 
• fitment is much easier
• Consistent engraving gives total traceability 

Longer pad & disc life

• Prolonged lifetime and improved performance thanks to outstanding heat dissipation 
• Enhanced durability because of excellent metallurgy and design 

Improved driver safety 

• The non-directional finish with better brake pad/disc matching ensures shorter stopping distances and improved brake performance during bedding-in
• The top-quality casting process drastically reduces the risk of brake failure and accidents 

Enhanced driver comfort 

• Higher vibration damping keeps judder and noise to a minimum 

Ferodo® product answers OE requirements and make it the preferred choice for driving safely and comfortably on the road. To be sure you're holding an official Ferodo® brake pad, disc or other product in your hands, read the unique Ferodo® formula on any aftermarket or OEM brake pad to check its validity. Use the official Ferodo® Friction Formula Trace Chart below to get informed on how to check your own Ferodo® products instantly.